Casino openings

World Casino News works hand in hand with the World Casino Directory to bring you news and details about casino properties that have received regulatory approval, a license, and are scheduled to open. The news follows each property's progress from the drawing board to the golden shovel, topping off ceremony, and grand opening.

The dates may change in the Coming Soon section due to construction delays, regulatory matters, or roadblocks created by competitors or community leaders. Follow your favorite new casino's path to opening by staying on top of Casino Project Updates as well as Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Uruguay considering legislation to legalize online casino gambling

Adam Morgan
Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, New Hotels, Online gambling regulation, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Uruguay, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Licensing
In Uruguay and the coalition government of President Luis Lacalle Pou has reportedly floated new legislation that would see the South American nation become the latest to legalize online casino gambling. Acc...

Richmond looking to hold a second One Casino and Resort referendum

Adam Morgan
Virginia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Poker, Licenses, Taxation, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
In the southern American state of Virginia and the city of Richmond is reportedly set to take a second run at persuading local voters into allowing radio broadcaster Urban One to bring a $600 million casino res...

Oregon Racing Commission hit with Grants Pass Downs lawsuit

Adam Morgan
Horse Racing, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Oregon
An American billionaire is reportedly suing the Oregon Racing Commission over the regulator’s continued delay in issuing his Grants Pass Downs facility with a license to operate a range of historical horserace ...

Federal backing for Catawba Indian Nation land-into-trust decision

Adam Morgan
Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, North Carolina
In the United States and President Joe Biden (pictured) reportedly signed legislation into law earlier this week that officially clears the way for the Catawba Indian Nation to bring a $273 million casino resor...

Chicago gets down to considering five casino proposals from three hopefuls

Adam Morgan
Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Illinois
As part of the campaign to bring a large casino to downtown Chicago and a trio of companies have reportedly submitted five proposals that are to now be considered by the office of mayor Lori Lightfoot (pictured...